EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

The Council on Recovery; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Council on Recovery in Houston, TX seeks an Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the CEO and to serve as the primary liaison to the Board.

The role requires five+ years of executive-level support, nonprofit experience preferred, strong governance familiarity, and excellent communication, discretion, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and virtual collaboration tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of executive-level administrative support, preferably in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
• Experience directly supporting C-suite executives and interfacing with Boards or committees.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a professional, discreet demeanor.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration tools (Teams/Zoom).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct administrative support to the CEO, including managing calendars and scheduling, travel arrangements, expense reports, and meeting logistics.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders with discretion and professionalism.
• Handle correspondence, emails, and calls on behalf of the CEO with timely, appropriate responses.
• Prepare materials for meetings (agendas, briefing documents, reports, presentations).
• Maintain confidential filing systems and records in line with organizational policies.
• Coordinate end-to-end planning of Board and committee meetings, including minutes and bylaws compliance.

Skills

Executive-level support

Governance liaison

Organizational skills

Communication

Discretion/confidentiality

Multitasking

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Job description

Description

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Work Location – 100% On-site

Position Description

The Council on Recovery is seeking a highly organized, pro-active and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and to serve as the primary liaison to the Board. The Executive Assistant operates at the intersection of The Council’s executive leadership, Board and internal and external stakeholders. This individual plays a critical role in ensuring timely and accurate communication, and seamless execution of executive and governance-related responsibilities while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

Executive & Administrative Support

• Provide direct administrative support to the CEO, including managing calendars, and scheduling, making travel arrangements, preparing expense reports, and coordinating meeting logistics.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the CEO and internal and external stakeholders, exercising discretion and professionalism at all times.
• Handle correspondence, emails, and phone communications on behalf of the CEO, ensuring timely, accurate, and appropriate responses.
• Prepare and organize materials for meetings, including agendas, briefing documents, reports, and presentations.
• Maintain organized and confidential filing systems, records, and documentation in compliance with organizational policies.

Board of Trustees Support

• Coordinate the end-to-end planning of all Board and committee meeting, including drafting agendas, gathering and distributing materials, tracking RSVPs, coordinating logistics, and ensuring compliance with bylaws.
• Capture, prepare, and maintain accurate board meeting minutes and official records.
• Serve as a reliable liaison between the CEO and the Board to facilitate communication, coordination, and follow-up.

Skills, Qualifications, & Experience

• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of dedicated executive-level administrative support, with a strong preference for a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
• Governance Familiarity: Proven track record directly supporting C-suite executives and interfacing with Board of Trustees, advisory councils, or committees.
• Organizational Efficiency: Strong proficiency in organizational, time management, and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional and polished demeanor. High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Technical Mastery: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and virtual collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
• Project Execution: Strong capability to work independently, prioritize tasks under tight deadlines and effectively manage competing priorities.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent, verifiable combination of education and recent professional experience.

Performance Expectations

The Executive Assistant is expected to consistently deliver:

• Accurate, timely, and professional administrative and board operations support.
• Well-organized documentation and reliable record-keeping.
• Discretion and able to handle sensitive/confidential executive and board-level information.
• Professional representation of the CEO and The Council on Recovery across all interactions.
• Consistent alignment with the organization’s mission, core values, and governance standards.